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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.75, 22,876.94 and 4,158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.75, 22,876.94 and 4,158.43 is: 6,237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.75 : 22,876.94 = 4,158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.75/22,876.94 = 4,158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.75x = 22,876.94 × 4,158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.75x = 95,132,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,132,153.60/15,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.46

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